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F498 TRK

1989 Volkswagen T25

Green Diesel 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,311 mi
Last recorded42,311 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen T25123,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF498 TRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT25
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 42,311 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight corrosion offside front step and nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches rear of arches

Pass 19 Aug 2021 42,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside windscreen wiperas poor

nearside rear drive shaft boot outer split

offside front step corroded

slight binding from nearside and offside front wheels

water leak

Pass 6 Apr 2020 41,725 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 41,615 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 38,824 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 38,623 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside front brakes slight binding

offside door mirror loose

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2014 38,623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside front brakes slight binding

offside door mirror loose

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2012 38,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 38,312 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 38,160 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T25?

Based on 9,312 MOT tests across 509 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
1,367
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
509
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 363
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 303
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 299
Steering rack gaiter split 252
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F498 TRK is a 1989 Volkswagen T25 in Green with a 1,570cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen T25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 123,211 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen T25 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F498 TRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T25 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen T25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F498 TRK is a 1989 Volkswagen T25, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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